PHYS 3202 QUANTUM PHYSICS II (2012)
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PHYS 3202 QUANTUM PHYSICS II (2012)

Atomic nucleus. Nuclear forces and models. Radioactivity and nuclear reactions. Elementary particles. Chemical bonds and molecular structure. Molecular spectra. Bonding in solids. Crystal structure. Band theory of solids. Superconductivity. Students are advised to take phy3201 before taking this course. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

Course Planning
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Teacher
Prof. H. K. Wong (¶À±dÅv)
Office: SC 208, Tel: 394 36355,
E-mail: hwong@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation hours: immediately after class or by appointment.

Teaching Assistants
(1) Mr. Chiu Ka Lok »¯®a¼Ö , Office: SC 313, Tel: 3163 8158/3163 4070, Email: klchiu@phy.cuhk.edu.hk, office hours: Wednesday 12:30-2:30pm
(2) Mr. Lau King ¼B¯ð, Office: SC 316, Tel: 3943 6370, Email: klau@phy.cuhk.edu.hk, office hours: Friday 3:30pm-5:15pm
(3) Mr. Tam Ho Yin ÃÓ¯E½å, Office: SC 224, Tel: ?, Email: hytam@phy.cuhk.edu.hk, office hours: Friday 2:30-3:30pm
(4) Mr. Wong Tak Cheung ¶À¼w¹ü, Office: SC 313, Tel: 3943 8158,Email: tcwong@phy.cuhk.edu.hk, office hours: Monday 1:30-2:30pm, Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm

Lectures
Monday 11:30am - 1:15pm (LSB LT2)
Wednesday 11:30am - 1:15pm (LSB LT2)

Exercise Class
Tuesday 9:30am - 10:15am (SCE E108)
Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:15pm (SCE E108)
Thursday 9:30am - 10:15am (SCE E108)

Assessment
(1) Homework (15%)
(2) Mid-term Exam (30%)
(3) Final Exam (55%)
Pass grade requirement: Total marks in written exams must be at least 20%.

Midterm Exam:
March 7, 2012 (Wednesday)
11:30 am - 1:00 pm (1.5 hr) (LSB LT2)
Exam will cover Ch.1 & Ch.2 of my notes
Click here to see the University Regulations on Absence from Exam.

Final Exam:
Exam will cover Ch.3 - Ch.8 of my notes

References (reserved at UL & *** can be read via http://books.google.com/)

  1. General references:
    (i) J.R. Taylor, C.D. Zafiratos, M.A. Dubson, "Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers", 2/e (Prentice Hall, 2004). [QC21.3.T39]
    (ii) A. Serway, C.J. Moses and C.A. Moyer, "Modern Physics", 3rd edition, Thomson Learning, 2005. [QC23.2 .S45 2005]
    (iii) Kenneth S. Krane, "Modern Physics", 2nd edition, Wiley, 1996. [QC21.2 .K7]
    (iv) Ronald Gautreau & William Savin, "Schaum's outline of theory and problems of modern physics", McGraw-Hill, 1999. [QC32.G34 & e-book]
  2. Molecular physics:
    H. Haken, H.C. Wolf, "Molecular physics and elements of quantum chemistry : introduction to experiments and theory", Springer, 2004. [QC173.3.H3513]***
  3. Solid state physics:
    B.G. Yacobi, "Semiconductor materials: an introduction to basic principles", Plenum, 2003. [TK7871.85.Y33 & e-book]
  4. Nuclear physics:
    Fujia Yang & Joseph H. Hamilton, "Modern atomic and nuclear physics", McGraw-Hill, 2010. [QC776.Y26]
  5. Particle physics:
    J.W. Rohlf, "Modern physics from alpha to Z", Wiley 1994. [QC21.2.R62]
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